Upcoming Doctoral PhD Positions at IMPRS Biological Intelligence
Join a fully-funded English-speaking PhD program in biological intelligence, behavior, and neurobiology in the Munich area.
Best for:Best for ambitious graduate students with a background in life sciences, neuroscience, or quantitative fields seeking a structured PhD in biological intelligence.
Overview
The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI), located in Martinsried, Munich, and Seewiesen, invites outstanding graduates to apply for upcoming fully-funded doctoral positions. Jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and Technische Universität München, the program investigates how nervous systems develop and evolve. Scholars receive comprehensive training, individual mentoring, access to top-tier facilities, and support for international conferences. Successful candidates engage in intensive basic research across behavior, neurobiology, connectomics, ecology, and evolutionary genetics.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative academic research in fields such as neurobiology, behavior, or evolutionary genetics
- Participate in structured training in scientific, computational, and transferable skills
- Collaborate with international research teams across partner institutions in the Munich area
- Present research findings at internal meetings, workshops, and international scientific conferences
- Contribute to the academic community of the Max Planck Institute and partner universities
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, mathematics or related fields (or BSc for fast-track consideration)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency required for a structured English-speaking program
Instruction: English
- Strong academic record in a relevant scientific or quantitative discipline
- Demonstrated commitment and passion for basic research
- Capacity to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary international environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills applied to biological or computational questions
- Open to outstanding graduates from around the world regardless of background
- Applicants must have been awarded their qualifying degree prior to the start of the program
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-10
Prepare your application materials and submit them through the online portal on the official IMPRS-BI website when the application window opens on October 1, 2026. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded before the deadline on November 10, 2026.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters
Contact
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